American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A. theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D. evidence-based research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer asp...
American Heart Association protocols are based on __________. Select one: A.
theories ready for field trial B. trends in the EMS community C. opinions from a core
group of cardiologists D. evidence-based research - ANSWER-D. evidence-based
research As an EMT, you may be authorized to administer aspirin to a patient with
chest pain based on: Select one: A. medical director approval. B. the patient's
condition. C. an order from a paramedic. D. the transport time to the hospital. -
ANSWER-A. medical director approval. National guidelines for EMS care are
intended to __________. Select one: A. reduce expenses at the local and state levels
B. unify EMS providers under a single medical director C. facilitate a national EMS
labor group D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United States
- ANSWER-D. provide more consistent delivery of EMS care across the United
States Online medical control requires __________. Select one: A. the presence of an
advanced-level provider B. written protocols approved by medical control C. a
physician's presence on the scene of the call D. phone or radio contact with the
medical director - ANSWER-D. phone or radio contact with the medical director
Prehospital patient care decisions should be based on __________. Select one: A. the
experiences of EMTs B. the opinions of physicians C. an EMS agency's fiscal
resources D. EMS research - ANSWER-D. EMS research The ability to handle
multiple tasks based on their priority is called __________. Select one: A. patient
empathy B. patient advocacy C. integrity D. time management - ANSWER-D. time
management The ability to take appropriate action with little direction is known as
__________. Select one: A. self-motivation B. diplomacy C. time management D.
self-confidence - ANSWER-A. self-motivation The ability to understand others and
have them understand you is known as __________. Select one: A. self-confidence B.
teamwork and diplomacy C. communication D. scene leadership - ANSWER-C.
communication The determination that prompt surgical care in the hospital is more
important than performing time-consuming procedures in the field on a major trauma
patient is based MOSTLY on: Select one: A. the lead EMT's decision. B. regional
trauma guidelines. C. EMS research. D. local protocols. - ANSWER-C. EMS
research. The EMT is legally obligated to protect a patient's privacy according to
_____________. Select one: A. APGAR B. CQI C. HIPAA D. DCAP - ANSWER-C.
HIPAA What is an EMT's primary service area? Select one: A. The only area the
EMT is certified to provide patient care B. The main area in which the EMS agency
operates C. The area serviced by the EMT's medical director D. The location where
the EMT provides essential care during a 9-1-1 call - ANSWER-B. The main area in
which the EMS agency operates What should an EMT do to limit errors in the field?
Select one: A. Contact medical direction before initiating any treatments. B. Carry an
EMT text for reference at all times. C. Follow the agency's written protocols. D.
Deviate from established standards when necessary. - ANSWER-C. Follow the
agency's written protocols. Which of the following courses requires about 150 hours
of training? Select one: A. EMT B. EMR C. AEMT D. Paramedic - ANSWER-A.
EMT Which of the following descriptions MOST accurately portrays emergency
medical services (EMS)? Select one: A. A team of paramedics and emergency
,physicians who are responsible for providing emergency care to critically injured
patients B. A team of health care professionals who are responsible for providing
emergency care and transportation to the sick and injured C. A vast network of
advanced life support (ALS) providers who provide definitive emergency care in the
prehospital setting D. A system composed exclusively of emergency medical
responders (EMRs) and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who are responsible
for providing care to sick and injured patients - ANSWER-B. A team of health care
professionals who are responsible for providing emergency care and transportation to
the sick and injured Which of the following interventions is used by all levels of EMS
providers? Select one: A. Automatic transport ventilators B. Automated external
defibrillator C. Needle decompression D. Multilumen airways - ANSWER-B.
Automated external defibrillator Which of the following is a specific example of the
Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) model? Select one: A. EMTs respond to a
woman who complains of high fever B. Paramedics pick up a patient from an acute
care clinic C. EMTs assess a patient whose lung disease is "acting up" D. The
paramedic administers a patient's flu vaccination - ANSWER-D. The paramedic
administers a patient's flu vaccination Which of the following statements regarding
the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is correct? Select one: A. The
minimum number of hours required to successfully complete an EMT course is less
for candidates who are disabled. B. According to the ADA, EMT candidates with a
documented disability are exempt from taking the NREMT exam. C. The ADA
applies only to individuals with a diagnosed and well-documented physical disability.
D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing to provide full and equal employment
to those who are disabled. - ANSWER-D. The ADA prohibits employers from failing
to provide full and equal employment to those who are disabled. Which of the
following statements regarding the NREMT is correct? Select one: A. The NREMT is
a governmental agency that certifies EMTs. B. EMS training standards are regulated
by the NREMT. C. The NREMT is the exclusive certifying body for EMTs. D. The
NREMT provides a national standard for EMS testing. - ANSWER-D. The NREMT
provides a national standard for EMS testing You are caring for a driver who struck a
light pole. She admits to drinking alcohol but orders you not to tell anyone. You
should report the information to __________. Select one: a. the state motor vehicle
department b. your medical director c. the receiving nurse or doctor d. law
enforcement personnel - ANSWER-c. the receiving nurse or doctor You are
encouraging a patient to go to the hospital by ambulance. You know that a transport
will keep you on duty several hours after your regular quitting time. This is an
example of __________. Select one: A. abuse of authority B. scope of practice C.
undue hardship D. patient advocacy - ANSWER-D. patient advocacy After assessing
a patient's blood glucose level, you accidentally stick yourself with the contaminated
lancet. You should: Select one: A. get immunized against hepatitis as soon as
possible. B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. C. discontinue patient
care and seek medical attention. D. immerse your wound in an alcohol-based solution.
- ANSWER-B. report the incident to your supervisor after the call. At the scene of an
automobile crash, a utility pole has been broken and power lines are lying across the
car. The patients inside the car are conscious. You should: Select one: A. mark off a
danger zone around the downed lines. B. proceed with normal extrication procedures.
C. advise the patients to carefully get out of the car. D. remove the lines with a
nonconductive object. - ANSWER-A. mark off a danger zone around the downed
lines. Common factors that influence how a patient reacts to the stress of an illness or
injury include all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: A. mental disorders. B. fear
, of medical personnel. C. history of chronic disease. D. assessment by the EMT. -
ANSWER-D. assessment by the EMT. General adaptation syndrome is characterized
by which of the following phases? Select one: A. Delayed reaction, alarm response,
and physical recovery B. Immediate reaction, psychological exhaustion, and recovery
C. Alarm response, reaction and resistance, and recovery D. Reaction and resistance,
euphoria, and physical exhaustion - ANSWER-C. Alarm response, reaction and
resistance, and recovery Gloves, a mask, eye protection, and a face shield should be
used: Select one: A. whenever you touch nonintact skin. B. during routine cleaning of
the ambulance. C. while handling needles or other sharps. D. when performing
endotracheal intubation. - ANSWER-D. when performing endotracheal intubation.
Quid pro quo, a type of sexual harassment, occurs when the harasser: Select one: A.
touches another person without his or her consent. B. stares at certain parts of another
person's anatomy. C. requests sexual favors in exchange for something else. D. makes
rude remarks about a person's body parts. - ANSWER-C. requests sexual favors in
exchange for something else. The EMT's first priority is __________. Select one: A.
personal safety B. rapid response C. treatment and transport D. empathy for all
patients - ANSWER-A. personal safety The MOST serious consequence of drug or
alcohol abuse among EMS personnel is: Select one: A. punitive action and the loss of
a job. B. low morale and frequently missed shifts. C. substandard or inappropriate
patient care. D. tension among coworkers and supervisors. - ANSWER-C.
substandard or inappropriate patient care. The simplest, yet most effective method of
preventing the spread of an infectious disease is to: Select one: A. wash your hands in
between patient contacts. B. undergo an annual physical examination. C. ensure that
your immunizations are up-to-date. D. undergo annual testing for tuberculosis and
hepatitis. - ANSWER-A. wash your hands in between patient contacts. Upon arriving
at the scene of a motor vehicle crash, you note that two small cars collided head-on;
the occupants are still in their vehicles. The fire department is in the process of
stabilizing the vehicles and law enforcement personnel are directing traffic. After
parking the ambulance at a safe distance, you and your partner should: Select one: A.
put on high-visibility safety vests. B. assist with vehicle stabilization. C. quickly begin
the triage process. D. report to the incident commander. - ANSWER-A. put on high-
visibility safety vests. Vaccination against the hepatitis A virus is unnecessary if you:
Select one: A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. B. have a weak immune
system. C. received a hepatitis B vaccination. D. are older than 35 years of age. -
ANSWER-A. have been infected with hepatitis in the past. Vector-borne transmission
of an infectious organism occurs via: Select one: A. animals or insects. B. direct
contact. C. smoke or dust. D. inanimate objects. - ANSWER-A. animals or insects.
When decontaminating the back of your ambulance after a call, you should: Select
one: A. spray the contaminated areas and then immediately wipe them dry with a
towel. B. use a bleach and water solution at a 1:2 dilution ratio to thoroughly wipe all
surfaces. C. clean all surfaces and patient contact areas with a mixture of alcohol and
water. D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the product
directions. - ANSWER-D. allow surfaces to air dry unless otherwise indicated in the
product directions. Which of the following is an effective stress management
strategy? Select one: A. Requesting overtime to occupy your mind B. Developing a
social network outside of EMS C. Frequently reflecting on troublesome calls D.
Modestly increasing caffeine consumption - ANSWER-B. Developing a social
network outside of EMS Which of the following scenarios MOST accurately depicts a
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reaction? Select one: A. An EMT is emotionally
exhausted and depressed after a school bus crash involving critical injuries and the
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